DevOps Lead (Terraform, Development Background)

CHARTERHOUSE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Singapore is seeking a skilled DevOps Lead to oversee their DevOps initiatives. You will guide a team in leveraging Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform, while implementing CI/CD pipelines to enhance application delivery. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical skills alongside leadership capabilities, and a background in software development. This role promotes innovative automation and best practices within the organization.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience, including 3+ years in DevOps.
• Proven experience as a DevOps Lead or Senior DevOps Engineer in large-scale environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a DevOps engineering team.
• Design, build, and manage scalable infrastructure using Terraform.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployment.

Skills

Leadership

Automation

CI/CD

Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)

Terraform

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Scripting (Python, Go, Java)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

We are looking for a highly skilled DevOps Lead with a strong development background to lead our DevOps initiatives and drive automation, scalability, and reliability across our cloud and on-premise platforms. You will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and managing Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using Terraform, while enabling CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices to support high-velocity application delivery.

This is a hands-on leadership role that combines technical expertise with team guidance, ideal for someone who has evolved from application development into DevOps and enjoys bridging the gap between developers and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a DevOps engineering team, promoting best practices in automation, CI/CD, and Infrastructure-as-Code.
• Design, build, and manage scalable, secure, and resilient infrastructure using Terraform.
• Collaborate closely with development teams to integrate DevOps practices throughout the SDLC.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines to streamline code deployment, testing, and release processes.
• Drive automation initiatives for infrastructure provisioning, monitoring, logging, and configuration management.
• Ensure security, compliance, and governance are embedded into DevOps workflows.
• Monitor system health, availability, and performance, proactively addressing reliability issues.
• Advocate and implement cloud-native solutions and container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Contribute to the technology roadmap, providing recommendations on tools, processes, and platforms to improve scalability and efficiency.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 8+ years of professional experience, including 3+ years in DevOps and a solid background in software/application development.
• Proven experience as a DevOps Lead or Senior DevOps Engineer in large-scale environments.

Technical Skills

• Strong expertise with Terraform for Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC).
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps).
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Proficiency in scripting and development languages (Python, Go, Java, or similar).
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef).
• Solid understanding of networking, system administration (Linux/Unix), and cloud security principles.

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities with a collaborative mindset.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to balance hands-on technical work with guiding a high-performing team.
• Problem-solving mindset with a passion for automation and continuous improvement.

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